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Unlawful Detainer: Proving Prior Tolerance to Win an Ejectment Case

Learn the four requisites of unlawful detainer and why proving prior tolerance is key to winning an ejectment case in the Philippines.

Unlawful Detainer: Prior Tolerance Not Required When Encroachment Is Discovered Later

Supreme Court clarifies when prior tolerance is needed in unlawful detainer cases, and how ownership claims affect ejectment suits.

Unlawful Detainer vs Forcible Entry: The Role of Prior Tolerance in Ejectment Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when tolerated possession becomes unlawful detainer, and why prior tolerance from the start is essential.